Appointments

The Lake County Board Chairman appoints more than 300 people to serve on various boards, commissions, and other special purpose units of government ranging from drainage and fire districts, to the transportation service boards, human services boards and the Board of Review.

Volunteer to Serve on a Government Board

When citizens participate in government, it enhances transparency, openness, as well as effectiveness because government officials benefit from citizens' input, perspective, and expertise. The Lake County Board is seeking volunteers to appoint to various boards, agencies, and commissions.

Standards of Conduct

As the appointing authority for over 70 local appointed units of government, the Chairman of the Lake County Board has established Standards of Conduct (PDF) that our nearly 300 appointees are required to follow.

Instructions

​Click on the name to learn more about the board. Note: When you click on a link, it will take you to a different website. Click on the "Description" tab for information on the purpose, function, term, contact info, and qualifications for the position.

Once you've found a board that you're interested in serving on, check the vacancy column to see if there is a vacancy.

Are you eligible? In some cases, you simply have to be a Lake County resident. In other cases, you have to live in the specific district. If so, click on the district map. In other cases, you can search by your address to see if the public body is listed in your taxing district.

​Click to apply and complete the online form. A Lake County staff member will follow up with you.

Shall be persons of recognized ability and experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor or civic, community or neighborhood organization.